Bureau of Forensic Services 2012 Fall Training Schedule

BUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICES 2015 TRAINING SCHEDULE

This Training is taught by the Bureau of Forensic Services and will require registration by completing a Forensic Training Registration Application. Upon completion, the application can be emailed to or mailed to:

PA STATE POLICE – BUREAU OF FORENSIC SERVICES

TRAINING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION – COURSE REGISTRATION

1800 ELMERTON AVE.

HARRISBURG, PA 17110

Upon our receipt of the application, we shall send the applicant a registration confirmation/denial email within 15 calendar days. The training is at no cost to the student. Lodging and meals are not provided. All applicants must be law enforcement officers or be an employee of a law enforcement agency with forensic related duties.

2015 Summer/Fall Training Schedule

Crime Scene Photography

Dates: July 20-24, 2015

Location: Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC), Harrisburg, PA.

Course Description: This course provides training in the basic principles and fundamentals of a digital camera, lens selection, use of electronic flash, macro-photography and documentation. Requirement: Student must bring a SLR digital camera with manual, memory card/stick, tripod, sync cord, external flash unit, extra batteries for camera, normal lens (example: 50mm or 28-105mm) and macro lens (close-up lens for latent print photography), locking shutter release cable, and flashlight.

Crime Scene Photography

Dates: August 31-September 4, 2015

Location: Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC), Harrisburg, PA. Requirement: Student must bring a Digital Camera and manual.

Basic Crime Scene Investigation

Dates: September 14-25, 2015

Location: Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC), Harrisburg, PA.

Course Description: This is an introductory course into crime scene investigation. Course instruction provided in the areas of Physical Evidence, Crime scene Management, types of evidence found at the crime scene, proper collection techniques, submissions to Regional crime labs, and courtroom testimony. Each student will participate in the mock crime scenes. Prerequisite for registration: Crime Scene Photography or equivalent PSP approved training.

Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence

Dates: October 7-9, 2015

Location: PSP Departmental Headquarters, Harrisburg, PA.

Course Description: This course provides instruction in the history of shoe and tire impression evidence, search, documentation, and the collection of the impression evidence. Students will participate in several workshops including photography, measuring, and casting impression evidence. Prerequisite for registration: Crime Scene Photography or equivalent PSP approved training.

Advanced Latent Print Identification

Dates: October 26-November 6, 2015

Location: Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center, Manheim, PA.

Course Description: This course provides a refresher in the foundation of friction ridge analysis with respect to the history and science of fingerprints, pattern recognition and comparison techniques. Students will conduct challenging latent print examinations and comparisons. Each student will be required to successfully complete a written examination and competency comparison test. Students will also complete a mock case and participate in a mock trial. Prerequisite for registration: Basic Fingerprint ID Course or equivalent PSP approved training.